5 Probiotic Myths Debunked
Are all fermented foods probiotic? Do probiotics delivered in a topically applied skin cream really work? Probiotics expert Ganeden takes us through five of the most common myths surrounding probiotics.
The popularity of probiotic supplements is undeniable. Probiotics were the highest-selling ingredient in the U.S. natural channel last year, according to SPINS, and were the second-bestselling supplement in the mainstream channel. According to Euromonitor, probiotics will be the fastest-growing supplement in North America through 2021. Nutritional Outlook named probiotics a 2017 Ingredient to Watch.
With so much hype around these beneficial microbes, it’s all the more critical that probiotic makers cut through the clutter with information that is accurate, truthful, and substantiated by solid science. With this in mind, we asked probiotic-ingredient leader Ganeden (Cleveland) to share five of the most common myths associated with probiotics.
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HHS announces restructuring plans to consolidate divisions and downsize workforce
Published: March 27th 2025 | Updated: March 27th 2025According to the announcement, the restructuring will save taxpayers $1.8 billion per year by reducing the workforce by 10,000 full-time employees and consolidating the department’s 28 divisions into 15 new divisions.
